Five Gear Items for the Lifelong Cyclist

Cycling Gear to Save Time and Money

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Most readers of Bicycling are either lifelong cyclists or on their way to becoming one. This isn’t usually a decision you consciously make. It just happens—you hop on a bike, have a good time, and find yourself still riding decades later.

Exciting as they were, my early days in cycling would’ve rolled by more smoothly had I known I’d be in it for the long haul. This is especially true when it comes to buying and maintaining bike equipment. That’s why I recommend that you plan for the rest of your cycling life with these five time- and money-saving investments.